title: Conservative treatment of a large radiolucent cyst-like apical lesion--a case report.
abstract: This case demonstrates the conservative treatment of a large apical radiolucent lesion over a period of one year. It is surmised that a dental cyst was present and that resolution was brought about by the use of calcium hydroxide combined with frequent drainage through the root canal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University, Belfast.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Hussey
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000628:therapy*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
chemical_list: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide